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The Retail Podcast

The Retail Podcast
Artificial Intelligence
Retail
Artificial Intelligence In Retail
Walmart
London Fashion Week
NRF Big Show
NRF Europe
Morrisons
NRF
Rituals
London
Amazon
Singapore
ASOS
Target
AI Shopping Agents APAC
Tiktok Shop
Agentic AI
Retail Media
John Lewis

Real conversations with the people running global retail. AI in retail, ecommerce strategy, store operations, retail media, and the future of commerce — without the jargon. Hosted by Alex Rezvan (NRF Retail Voices 2026, founder of RetailNews.ai). Guests include retail CEOs, CDOs, founders, and operators from the world's leading grocery, fashion, luxury, and technology brands. Three formats: World ... more

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WooCommerce is live at Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, and the team is bringing open-source ecommerce conversations, enterprise growth strategy, and a local Barcelona touch to the show floor.

In this episode, we cover WooCommerce’s presence at Booth B... more

Retail AI is moving quickly — and this episode looks at what that means for retailers, ecommerce platforms, brands, and technology leaders.

In this discussion, the hosts cover a range of retail and commerce stories, including Currys in the UK, Europ... more

Retail brand protection is no longer just about stopping counterfeit products. For many brands, the bigger issue is margin loss.

In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex speaks with Megan Harman, founder of Thorn Crest, about how unauthorized sel... more

The future of retail is being shaped by Asia.

Recorded live at NRF APAC 2026, this conversation features Isabelle Allen, Global Head of Consumer, Retail & Leisure at KPMG, discussing the trends transforming retail worldwide.

Topics include:

✅ Why ... more

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Recent Guests

Isabelle Allen
Head of Retail at KPMG
KPMG
Episode: The Future of Retail in Asia: AI, GLP-1 & Consumer Trends with Isabelle Allen (KPMG)
Richard Fisher
Head of Design at Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett
Episode: Retail vs Netflix: Why Stores Are Fighting for Attention
Sharon Lighty
CEO, The Vitamin Shop
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Episode: Amazon vs Perplexity: Who Wins the AI Shopping War? | World Retail Signals
Jason Cottrell
Founder and CEO of Orium; chair of MACH Alliance
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Episode: Why Enterprise Retail Tech Is Broken And How to Fix It | Jason Cottrell, Orium
David Schneider
Co-founder of Zalando
Zalando
Episode: What Zalando & Primark Are Actually Doing With AI | World Retail Signals
Thorsten Teller
Founder/CEO of Fressnapf
Fressnapf
Episode: What Zalando & Primark Are Actually Doing With AI | World Retail Signals
Michael Schuh
Global Head of Media at Dunnhumby
Dunnhumby
Episode: Retail Media in 2026: What Shoppers Actually Want | Michael Schuh, dunnhumby
Lori Olson
CEO of PacSun
PacSun
Episode: 5 Things Friday USA: ChatGPT Commerce Pause, Off-Price Retail Boom, Primark Expansion & Uniqlo Strategy
Mark Bruce
Executive at Connexio, data and insights director
Connexio
Episode: Retail Strategy Is Changing Fast: What Footfall, Sales Data & Experience Reveal

Hosts

Alex
Host of The Retail Podcast; leads in-depth conversations with retailers and tech experts.
Simone
Co-host; CEO/founder background; anchors discussions with founders and operators.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Unique perspective on retail

    A unique perspective on retail trends and evolution of omni channel shopper experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    preeyadav
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great Honest Podcast Covering Retail

    Great to get such a wide view on all things retail.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sevendigit
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Great to get such a wide view on all things retail.
Unique perspective on retail trends and evolution of omni channel shopper experience.

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Behind the Scenes of NRF Europe with Jill Dvorak and Ryf Quail
Q: How is NRF evolving to serve retailers beyond Europe?
NRF is repositioning itself as a global connector, encouraging retailers to engage with multiple regional shows (Asia-Pacific, New York, Singapore) to understand regional dynamics and opportunities.
Behind the Scenes of NRF Europe with Jill Dvorak and Ryf Quail
Q: What has stood out most about NRF Europe so far?
The event's universal energy and warmth, with retailers and exhibitors eagerly sharing challenges and solutions, indicating a strong, global sense of community.
How Best Buy’s Supply Chain Chief Sees AI Transforming Retail - Mark Irvin with NRF’s Jill Dvorak & Alex Rezvan
Q: Can you walk us through some of the upcoming plans, especially with the holiday season approaching?
Mark outlines a strategy focused on accelerating AI-driven improvements, prioritizing proof points to demonstrate value, and using partnerships to scale capabilities across the supply chain. The aim is faster, more intelligent operations and a better, more personalized customer experience.
AI Won’t Replace Merchandisers — It’ll Make Them Superhuman
Q: What can agentic AI do for a merchandiser today?
It can help create a comprehensive merchandise financial plan, align world trends with company data, and run instant what-if scenarios to forecast outcomes and optimize decisions like pricing and assortment.
Inside Saudi Retail in 2025: 5 Trends Shaping the Kingdom w/ Ghadi Ali
Q: What's the most exciting thing happening in Saudi Retail now?
Ghadi highlights the collaboration between local identity and global standards, with localization and understanding of Saudi consumers at the center of this evolution as retailers adapt to a smart, connected marketplace.

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What is The Retail Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, practitioner-focused deep dive into modern retail, with episodes centered on how AI, data, and experiential strategies drive margin, loyalty, and growth. Topics span AI-powered shopping, data-driven real estate and partnerships, accessibility in e-commerce, contextual commerce, and the rise of experiential formats in both brick-and-mortar and online retail. Notable threads include practical how-tos for brands—ranging from AI implementation and personalization to sustainable and conscious consumerism—often anchored by real-world retailer case studies and tech deployments. The show tends to feature leaders and operators from retail brands, tech startups, and consultancies, offering tactical playbooks, measurable outcomes, and lively... more

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1. Isabelle Allen
2. Richard Fisher
3. Sharon Lighty
4. Jason Cottrell
5. David Schneider
6. Thorsten Teller
7. Michael Schuh
8. Lori Olson

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